Tonganoxie City Council approves concealed carry exemption

The city approved, 4-0, an exemption from state law allowing concealed firearms in municipal buildings. A law that passed in June allows for concealed carry in public buildings unless the buildings have guards and security machines to screen for weapons.

The city has a four-year exemption in which time it must implement a security plan. Currently, concealed guns are allowed, under the law, in public buildings unless they provide adequate security — such as metal detectors or security guards.